Guest alanhindle Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I thought a few of you might like to see the Edge using an Epi Casino last night on the UK chat show 'Friday Night with Jonathan Ross'. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eS6wKgnrvg0 I couldn't make out from the headstock whether it was an elitist or not; or a Lennon. It certainly looked like a new rather than a vintage instrument. One of the most famous guitarists in the world using Epis is a fine endosement. Do friends in the USA get this show on BBC America? Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugatu Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Being discussed last night: http://forums.epiphone.com/Default.aspx?g=posts&t=8493 Unfortunately, some "experts" on this forum somehow think that the Edge is a bit sh!t, and would probably prefer it if he stayed away from Epis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figstrum Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Being discussed last night: http://forums.epiphone.com/Default.aspx?g=posts&t=8493 Unfortunately' date=' some "experts" on this forum somehow think that the Edge is a bit sh!t, and would probably prefer it if he stayed away from Epis. [/quote'] The Edge is far from shizzel. He is not a fancy player, but BB king said it best "Less is more....." I think he is a good player. Heck! is U2 not a ultra-famous band? Guitar sound is 80% of the band!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Not a big influence on my playing, if at all... but saying he has not had any major influence on modern day guitarplaying is showing sheer ignorance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Well, he's making a HELL OF A LOT more money, than any of us are! LOL! Besides, criticism's easy and cheap! Going out and DOING, and being successful at it...is something else, again. Whether you like U-2 and/or "The Edge," or not. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulkhead Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Edge uses lots of effects to create 'sounds' rather than being a pure guitar player. Jonny Greenwood from Radiohead is perhaps his more talented but closest modern equivalent. For that he's worth considering as he took the punk guitar sounds that were prevalent at the time and managed to blend them with electronics and hardware that were little used by conventional guitar players. It's no suprise that that master of the experimental and ambient, Brian Eno, was drawn to the band partly because of this. For that reason, I think it makes more sense to judge him as a musician rather than a guitarist. He definitely wouldn't be in a list of my top 10 guitarists but his sonic contribution to a band that was a cutting edge act and then became a global phenomenon can't be understated. The man sells records, lots of records.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larkin38 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Saw a tv commercial with their bass player whatever his name is playing an Epi version of a Gibson EB-2. I`m sure it`s an original. Never cared for them as a band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin134 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I am looking forward to the film "It Might Get Loud" if it ever hits DVD. sorry about the size of the pic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Assuming it's the same guitar he's playing on Letterman right now, it appears to be an early-60s (McCartney-style) Casino. They're playing all week on Letterman, if you missed it tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Gosh...it's Hard to believe Jimmy is that "White" haired, now! But, at least he still HAS "hair!" (Which is more than I can say, anymore!) LOL! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy1281734128 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 dont like them either, but noticed the casino, great sound, he uses lots of delay and reverb. its kind of his sound now, and bands like coldplay and other middle of the road bands are always accused of 'stealing the u2 echo guitar sound'. so he not the best guitarist, but his style is recognisable instantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Assuming it's the same guitar he's playing on Letterman right now' date=' it appears to be an early-60s (McCartney-style) Casino. [/quote'] Exactly. It has the Gibson-esque headstock, like McCartney's, but it has the Epiphone tremolo, like Keith Richards' (Macca's has a Bigsby). Given the headstock, older tremolo style, and inlay style (fretboard inlays were dots up until '61 or so), I think it's a '62. Red 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrmatt Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 I guess it's been awhile since I've seen Jimmy, I didn't realize he had aged so much. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Beef Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 I guess it's been awhile since I've seen Jimmy' date=' I didn't realize he had aged so much. Matt[/quote'] Well, he is 65! Everyone gets older. I think he looks like just about every other 65 year old, and I applaud him for not coloring his hair or getting botox or face lifts or any of the other stuff that aging stars do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin134 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 an article from before the OZ Zep show he was saying he got tired of dying it...lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrmatt Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Yeah I know JB, it's just been quite whlle since I've seen him on anything. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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